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Directed Electronics, Inc. ("Directed®") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed

unit (hereafter the "unit"), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was professionally installed and serviced by an authorized Directed

dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed

dealer; and the unit is returned to Directed®, shipping prepaid with a legible copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer's name, telephone number and address; the authorized dealers name, telephone number and address; complete product description, including accessories; the year, make and model of the vehicle; vehicle license number and vehicle identification number. All components other than the unit, including without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters and the associated sensors and accessories, carry a one-year warranty from the date of purchase of the same. This warranty is non-transferable and is automatically void if: the original purchaser has not completed the warranty card and mailed it within ten (10) days of the date of purchase to the address listed on the card; the unit's date code or serial number is defaced, missing or altered; the unit has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose; the unit has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, installation or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. Directed

, in its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit with excessive damage.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUD-

ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MER-

CHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGE-

MENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED; AND DIRECTED®NEITHER

ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIG-

ATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DIRECTED®DISCLAIMS AND

HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS

AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED

SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS

UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DIRECTED

IS NOT OFFERING A GUAR-

ANTEE OR INSURANCE AGAINST VANDALISM, DAMAGE OR THEFT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, ITS

PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER,

INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR VANDALISM.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REIN-

STALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT

OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED®OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE

SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND

APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM

RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED®SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE

AUTHORIZED DIRECTED®DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED®SHALL NOT

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF TIME,

LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some states do

not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State.

This product may be covered by an Anti-Theft Guarantee. See your authorized Directed

dealer for details of the plan or call Directed®Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800. Directed

security systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible theft.

Directed

is not offering a guarantee or insurance against vandalism, damage or theft of the automobile, its parts or contents; and hereby expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever, including without limitation, liability for theft, damage and/or vandalism. Directed

does not and has not authorized any person or entity to create for it any other obligation, promise, duty or obligation in connection with this security system.

Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:

A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:

➤ Date of purchase ➤ Your full name and address ➤ Authorized dealer's company name and address ➤ Type of alarm installed ➤ Year, make, model and color of the automobile ➤ Automobile license number ➤ Vehicle identification number ➤ All security options installed on automobile ➤ Installation receipts

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Bitwriter™, Clifford®, Code Hopping™, Directed®®, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch

™

, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®, NPC®,

Revenger

, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stealth Coding™, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle

Recovery System®, VRS

, and Warn Away®are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks

of Directed Electronics, Inc.

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Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

FCC/ID Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Multi-Level Security Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Arming While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Siren Silencing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Disarming Without a Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote Controlled Chirp Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Panic Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Valet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

False Alarm Control Technology (FACT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Arming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Disarming Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Table of Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Arming the VRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

VRS Triggered Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Disarming the VRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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A 3-channel control module

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A pair of four-button transmitters

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An XHF receiver/antenna

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A dual-zone shock sensor

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A siren

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A red status LED indicator light

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A push-button Valet switch

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Your warranty registration

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Fault-proof starter interrupt ready circuitry (may require

additional labor)

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Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art vehicle

security system. It has been designed to provide years of trouble-

free operation. This system must be installed by an authorized

dealer. Installation of this product by anyone other than an

authorized dealer voids the warranty. As verification of

authorization, all authorized dealers are provided with

preprinted dealer certificates.

In order to maximize the use of this system, please review this

owner's guide carefully prior to using your system. You can print

additional or replacement copies of this owner’s guide by

accessing the Clifford website at www.clifford.com.

system maintenance

The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote

control is powered by a small, lightweight 3-volt lithium battery

that will last approximately one year under normal use. When the

battery weakens, operating range will be reduced and the LED on

the remote will dim.

your warranty

Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and

returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty

will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.

Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your

dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which

reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.

fcc/id notice

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate this device.

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The receiver uses computer-based code learning to learn the

transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any trans-

mitter button to any receiver function. The transmitter initially

comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also

be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the

instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard

Configuration transmitter.

standard configuration

Button

The arming, disarming and panic function are usually controlled

by this button.

Button

Remote Controlled Chirp Muting and an optional accessory

function are controlled by . (Remote Controlled Chirp

Muting works by pressing for less than one second before

arming or disarming the system. An optional accessory function,

such as trunk release, can be controlled by pressing for 1.5

seconds.) This accessory output controls __________________.

Button

An optional accessory convenience or expansion function that

you have added to your system can be activated by pressing

. This accessory output controls ___________________.

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Button

Another optional convenience or expansion option that you have

added to your system can be activated by pressing . This

accessory output controls__________________________.

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The buttons used in the instructions in this manual correspond

to the standard transmitter configuration. If your transmitter has

been custom configured, the icons on your transmitter buttons

may not correspond to the indicated functions.

arming

You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing on your

transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear

a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash

once. If the vehicle’s power door locks have been connected to the

system, the doors will lock.

While the system is armed, the status LED will flash approxi-

mately once per second, indicating that the system is actively

protecting your vehicle. If you hear a second chirp after arming,

and see the status LED flashing in groups, refer to the

Diagnostics section of this guide. This extra chirp is called Bypass

Notification.

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The system also can be programmed to arm itself automatically

(called passive arming). If the system is programmed for passive

arming, it will automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is

turned off and the system "sees" you leave the vehicle by opening

and closing a door. Whenever the system is in its 30-second

passive-arming countdown, the status LED will flash twice as

fast as it does when the system is armed. The siren will chirp

once 20 seconds after the last door has been closed. The system

is not actually armed at that point. The system arms and the

doors lock (if connected and programmed for passive locking) at

30 seconds, but the siren will not chirp. The early chirp provides

you with a 10-second warning prior to arming.

When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows:

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Light impacts will trigger the Warning Zone signal. When

triggered, the siren will chirp and the parking lights will flash

for a few seconds.

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Heavy impacts will trigger the system. The triggered

sequence is between 1-180 seconds of constant siren and

flashing parking lights.

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If a door is opened, the system will immediately start

chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights. Three

note: If any protected entry point (such as a door or a switchprotected trunk or hood) is open, the system will not passively arm (unless forced passive arming is programmed on.) See Programming Options section of this guide. Additionally, each time a sensor is triggered during the arming countdown, the 30-second countdown starts over.

seconds later, the siren output changes to a continuous blast.

This progressive response gives you time to disarm the sys-

tem with your transmitter if you inadvertently open the door

while the system is armed, while still providing an instant

response (even if the door is immediately closed).

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Turning on the ignition key will trip the same two-stage

response as opening a door.

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The optional starter interrupt prevents the vehicle’s starter

from cranking.

multi-level security arming (optional feature)

Multi-Level Security Arming allows you to select which of the

security system's inputs or sensors will be active and which will

be bypassed at the time that the system is armed. (See Table of

Zones section.) Pressing the arm button again within five

seconds of arming the security system will activate the Multi-

Level Security Arming feature. Each time the arm button is

pressed again, a different security level is selected. The different

security levels can be selected as follows:

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Pressing the arm button one time: The siren chirps once.

The system is armed.

note: Multi-Level Security Arming is only available when using an optional 4-button Radar Master transmitter that has been configured with separate transmitter buttons for arming and disarming.

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Pressing the arm button a second time within five seconds:

The siren chirps twice followed by a long chirp. Zone Two is

now bypassed.

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Pressing the arm button a third time within five seconds:

The siren chirps three times followed by a long chirp. Zone

Four is now bypassed.

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Pressing the arm button a fourth time within five seconds:

The siren chirps four times followed by a long chirp. Zones

Two and Four are now bypassed.

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Pressing the arm button a fifth time within five seconds: The

siren chirps five times followed by a long chirp. All input

zones, except the ignition, are now bypassed.

arming while driving

Your system can be armed while driving the vehicle! Simply press

for 1.5 seconds while the vehicle is running or while the

ignition is on. The siren will chirp once and then once more to

indicate that the ignition is on. The security system will not

respond to any input except the door triggers and the fault-proof

starter interrupt (if installed) will not be activated. The system

will disarm automatically whenever the ignition is turned off.

The siren will chirp twice and the LED will stop flashing.

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note: Multi-Level Security Arming only applies to a single arming cycle. Once the system is disarmed and then re-armed, all the zones will be active again.

disarming

To disarm the system, press . You will hear two chirps, and

the parking lights will flash twice. If the power locks are

connected to the system, the doors will unlock. If the siren chirps

either four or five times when disarming, refer to the Diagnostics

section of this guide. This is called Tamper Alert.

siren silencing

This security system proudly offers siren silencing. Siren

silencing is a feature that makes it possible to silence and reset

the system while it is triggering, without disarming the system.

If the system is triggered, and the siren has been sounding for

longer than six seconds, pressing on the remote trans-

mitter will stop the trigger and return the unit to the armed state.

The system will not disarm, but rather reset. This prevents you

from disabling the system should you wish to disarm it without

visually checking the vehicle. Pressing a second time, after

resetting the system, will disarm the system. Pressing

during the first six seconds of the triggered sequence will disarm

the security system immediately. The six second timer is

provided for your convenience, in case that the system is acci-

dentally triggered.

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note: If programmed for the optional Vehicle Recovery System (VRS) feature, arming with the transmitter will arm the VRS feature. (See VRS section of this guide.)

disarming without a transmitter

This feature allows you to disarm the security system without the

remote transmitter should it be lost, damaged or disabled. In

order to disarm the system without a remote transmitter, you

must have the vehicle’s ignition key and know where the Valet

switch is located. Be sure to check with the installer for the loca-

tion and the number of presses of the Valet switch required to

disarm the system.

To disarm the security system, turn

the ignition to the "on" position.

Press the Valet switch the preset

number of times (1-5 times) within 15 seconds. The system

should now disarm. If it does not, you may have waited too long;

turn the ignition off and on and try again.

Location of Valet Switch_________________________________

remote controlled chirp muting

To temporarily turn off the arm or disarm siren chirps, use

Remote Controlled Chirp Muting. Simply press on the

transmitter for less than one second before arming or disarming,

and the confirmation chirp(s) will be eliminated for that one op-

eration only. If you want the arm/disarm chirps turned off

permanently, your dealer can do this for you.

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important! The unit can be programmed to respond to 1-5 pulses of the Valet switch for the disarm function. Be sure to check with the installer for the desired programming.

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panic mode

If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract atten-

tion by triggering the system with your remote! Just press

for 1.5 seconds, and you will enter Panic Mode. The siren will

sound and the parking lights will flash for the programmed siren

duration. To stop Panic Mode at any time, press again.

valet mode

You can prevent your security system from automatically arming

and triggering by using Valet Mode. This is very useful when

washing the vehicle or having it serviced. In Valet Mode, the

security system will not arm, even with the remote transmitter,

but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.)

will continue to work normally.

To enter or exit Valet Mode:

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Turn the ignition off.

3. Press and release the Valet

switch within 10 seconds.

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note: The Warning Zone response to lighter impacts is bypassed if the system is armed using Remote Controlled Chirp Muting. This ensures that no chirps will be emitted by the siren in an area you want chirp-free. The system is still fully capable of triggering. Only the Warning Zone response is bypassed.

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The status LED will light steadily if you are entering Valet Mode

and will turn off if you are exiting Valet Mode.

remote valet

The operations described in this section refer to transmitter

buttons. Remember, the buttons used in all the instructions in

this guide correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter.

This may not be how your transmitter is set up.

1. Open any vehicle door.

2. Press .

3. Press .

4. Press again.

The status LED will light solid if you are entering Valet Mode,

or will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode.

false alarm control technology (FACT)

Your system offers FACT, a feature that prevents annoying

repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or

environmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport

noise, etc.

Here’s how it works: The alarm triggers three times. Each time,

the same sensor or switch is triggering the alarm. The three trig-

gers are within 60 minutes of each other. FACT will interpret

this pattern of triggers as false alarms. After the third trigger,

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FACT ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along with any

other sensors or switches sharing the same zone) for 60 minutes.

If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger the system while it is being

bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over. This

ensures that a sensor that continually triggers will remain

bypassed.

Doors are covered by FACT differently: If the alarm is triggered

by an open door for three full cycles, the doors will be bypassed

until the trigger ceases.

FACT is programmable. See the Programming Options section

of this guide.

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The microprocessor at the heart of your security system is

constantly monitoring all of the switches and sensors that are

connected to it. It detects any faulty switches and sensors and

note: Arming and disarming the system does not reset this function! The only ways to reset a bypassed zone are for it to not trigger for 60 minutes, or to turn on the ignition. If testing your system, it is important to remember that the FACT programming can cause zones to be bypassed and appear to stop working. If five chirps are heard when disarming, FACT has been engaged. If you wish to clear the FACT memory, turn the ignition key on.

prevents them from disabling the entire system. The micropro-

cessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred

during your absence.

arming diagnostics

If the system is armed while an input is active (door open, sensor

triggering, etc.) the unit will chirp once when arming and then

one more time a few seconds later. This is called Bypass

Notification.

The security system will ignore the input that was active when

the system was armed, until the input goes away. Three seconds

later the system will monitor that input normally. For example,

if your vehicle has interior light exit delay, and you arm the

system before the interior light goes out, you may hear Bypass

Notification chirps. Once the light shuts off, however, the doors

are monitored normally.

disarming diagnostics

Extra disarm chirps are the Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard

when disarming, the system was triggered in your absence. If five

chirps are heard, a zone was triggered so many times that False

Alarm Control Technology (FACT) has bypassed that zone. In

either case, the status LED will indicate which zone was involved

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note: Bypass Notification will not occur when using Remote Controlled Chirp Muting or if chirps have been programmed OFF.

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(see Table of Zones section). The system will retain this infor-

mation in its memory, and continue to chirp four or five times

each time it is disarmed, until the next time the ignition key is

turned on.

table of zones

The zone number is the number of LED flashes used by the

system to identify a specific input. The standard input assign-

ments are listed below, along with spaces to write in any optional

sensors or switches you have had installed.

If the Warning Zone response is triggered, the LED will not report

it.

note: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory. If your system has been triggered but the LED has been reset by turning on the ignition, your dealer can still recall the last two zones that were triggered. Contact your dealer for details.

Zone - Number Dealer-Installed

of LED Flashes Description Options

1 Instant trigger - often used

for hood/trunk pinswitches

2 Instant trigger - a heavier impact

detected by the shock sensor

3 Door switch trigger

4 Instant trigger - for optional sensors

5 Ignition trigger

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This unit features Anti-Code Grabbing (ACG) with Random

Code Encryption. This means the receiver and transmitters each

use a mathematical formula called an algorithm to change their

code each time the transmitter is used. This technology has been

developed to increase the security of the unit. The control unit

knows what the next codes should be. This helps to keep the

transmitter "in sync" with the control unit even if you use the

remote control out of range of the vehicle. However, if a trans-

mitter button has been pressed many times out of range of the

vehicle, or the battery has been removed, it may get out of sync

with the control unit and fail to operate the system. To re-sync

the remote control simply press of the transmitter several

times within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically

re-sync and respond to the transmitters normally.

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Your system transmits and receives at 433 MHz. This provides a

cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal.

Enjoy a phenomenal increase in range – even in areas with high

radio interference.

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Owner Recognition is a feature available exclusively from

Directed

. Using a Directed®Bitwriter hand-held programming

tool, your dealer can program many of the system settings. The

programmer makes it possible to program different settings for

each transmitter that is used with the system. Then, whenever a

specific transmitter is used, the system will recall the settings

assigned to that transmitter. Owner Recognition lets up to four

users of the system have different settings that meet their specific

needs. It is almost like having four separate alarms in your

vehicle, one for each user.

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This security system will store its current state to non-volatile

memory. If power is lost and then reconnected the system will

recall the stored state from memory. This means if the unit is in

Valet Mode and the battery is disconnected for any reason, such

as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit will

still be in Valet Mode. This applies to all states of the system

including arm, disarm, VRS, and Valet Mode.

note: Owner Recognition cannot be programmed without a Bitwriter and the necessary software. Check with your dealer for more information.

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Your system will automatically enter Power Saver Mode while

armed or in Valet Mode, after a period of time in which no oper-

ation has been performed. This lowers the current draw to

prevent the system from draining the vehicle’s battery. Power

Saver Mode takes over under the following conditions:

➤➤

Power Saver when the system is armed: After the system has

been armed for 24 hours, the LED will flash at half its

normal rate, decreasing the system's current draw.

➤➤

Power Saver in Valet Mode: When the system enters Valet

Mode the LED illuminates steadily. If the vehicle is not used

(ignition is not turned on) for a period of one hour while the

system is in Valet Mode, the LED will shut off. If the system

remains in Valet Mode, the LED will come back on the next

time the ignition is turned on and then back off.

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Programming options control what your system does during

normal operation, and require few or no additional parts.

However, some may require additional installation labor.

The following is a list of the program settings, with the factory

settings in

bold

➤➤

Active arming

(only with the transmitter) or passive arming

(automatic arming 30-seconds after the last door is closed).

If programmed for passive arming, a feature called Smart

Relocking will occur when the system is disarmed without

opening a door, so that the doors will automatically lock

when the system passively rearms.

➤➤

Arming/disarming confirmation siren chirps onor off.

➤➤

Auto-Lock/Auto-Unlock onor off: With this feature on, the

vehicle doors will lock three seconds after the ignition is

turned on, and unlock when the ignition is turned off. If

your installer is programming the security system with the

Directed

Bitwriter or a personal computer and the TechSoft

Programmer, ignition lock and unlock are independent

features and can be programmed separately.

➤➤

Passive door locking (with passive arming) or

active door

locking

(only when arming with the transmitter). Passive

locking allows the vehicle's doors to lock when the security

system passively arms (after the 30 second countdown). This

feature only works if passive arming has been programmed.

➤➤

Panic mode

enabled

/disabled with the ignition on: Some

states have laws against siren capability in a moving vehicle.

➤➤

Forced passive arming onor off: If your system is programmed

for passive arming and the forced passive arming feature has

been programmed on, the system will passively arm after one

hour, even if a protected entry has been left open. This

feature is useful if a vehicle door has been left ajar when

leaving the vehicle. Forced passive arming ensures that the

security system will be armed in every situation.

➤➤

Automatic Engine Disable on or

off

: The purpose of this fea-

ture is to protect the vehicle from being stolen at all times,

regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If AED is

programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be disabled 30

seconds after the ignition is turned off. Once the key is

turned off, the LED will flash slowly (one-half its normal

armed rate) to indicate the AED arming cycle. Thirty

seconds later, the starter of the vehicle will be disabled. To

start the car, it will be necessary to arm the car with the

remote and then disarm it with the remote. It is also possible

to disarm the AED feature by turning the ignition key to the

"run" position and pressing the Valet switch the

programmed number of times. AED is disabled when the

system is in Valet Mode.

➤➤

Full trigger response 30or 60 seconds: This determines how

long the full triggered sequence lasts. Some states have laws

regulating how long a security system can sound before it is

considered a nuisance. If your installer is programming the

security system with the Directed

Bitwriter or a personal

note:

This feature will only function if the starter inter-

rupt relay has been installed.

note: When the system passively arms after one hour, the entry point that has been left open, and anything connected to the same zone, is bypassed and cannot trigger the system. However, the remaining inputs to the system are fully operational.

computer and the TechSoft Programmer, the full triggered

response can be programmed for any duration ranging from

1 to 180 seconds.

➤ False Alarm Control Technology (FACT)

or off: Please

refer to the FACT section of this manual for a complete

explanation of how FACT operates. If FACT is programmed

off, the security system will respond to inputs from any

sensor indefinitely.

➤➤

Progressive door trigger onor off: When the system is armed

and a door is opened, the system responds with ten chirps

prior to beginning the full triggered sequence. If an instant

trigger is desired, the progressive door trigger can be pro-

grammed off.

➤➤

Valet pulse count: The number of presses of the Valet switch

required to disarm the security system or the VRS system

can be programmed from 1-5 presses. The default setting is

one

press.

➤➤

Siren tones and chirp volume: The output of the siren

consists of six different tones in sequence. Any of these tones

can be eliminated by your dealer, resulting in a unique, easily

identifiable siren sound. The siren chirps can be either full

volume or

6 decibels quieter

than the full alarm blast.

note: Because many states have laws regulating security systems, programming FACT off may cause your system to violate state laws.

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The system has many options that may require extra parts and

labor. A few of the options are listed below:

➤

Progressive Unlocking:

In most cars with electric power door

locks, the system can be configured so that when disarmed, only

the driver’s door unlocks. A second press of the disarm button

within 15 seconds of disarming unlocks the other doors.

➤

Vehicle Recovery System (VRS):

VRS is an anti-carjacking

device designed to help in the safe recovery of your vehicle

in case of a carjacking. Please refer to the Vehicle Recovery

System section of this manual for a complete explanation of

how the Vehicle Recovery System operates.

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The optional VRS feature is designed to ensure that any unau-

thorized user of your vehicle (even if using your keys and remote

control) will not be able to permanently separate you from your

vehicle.

The VRS cannot prevent a carjacking attempt; however, it does

ensure that if your vehicle is taken by an unauthorized user, it

will be disabled (after several progressive warnings) as safely as

possible. Should a carjacking occur, the VRS allows you to

concern yourself with your personal safety without worrying

about your property.

Directed®has engineered this vehicle security system, the fault-

proof starter interrupt, and the VRS feature to provide the best

combination of personal safety and property protection avail-

able. When properly installed, the system can never inadvertent-

ly stop your vehicle in traffic or on railroad tracks while the

vehicle is in operation. It is unlike other systems that shut down

your engine while it is running. This system is designed to per-

form starter interrupt. The fault-proof starter interrupt cannot

shut down an already-running engine – it can only prevent an

engine from starting in the first place.

Any installation which allows this product to shut down a

vehicle's engine when it is running is contrary to the product’s

design and intended usage, and Directed

hereby expressly dis-

claims any liability resulting therefrom.

arming the VRS

To arm the VRS, turn the ignition to the ON position and press

the arm button on the remote transmitter for one second. The

parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp once. This can

be done before driving or while driving the vehicle. Once the

system is armed, it will initiate its triggered sequence (see the

following section) if any door is opened and closed. If you are

forced from the vehicle, the system will trigger as the door is

opened and closed. This is how the system works to combat

intersection carjacking.

➜

To protect against parking lot carjacking, arm the VRS before

leaving the vehicle. The system will now trigger automatically

the next time you or anyone drives the vehicle. This helps to

protect the vehicle if someone takes your keys and remote trans-

mitter by force in a parking lot.

VRS triggered sequence

Fifteen seconds

after the last door has closed, the system’s status

LED will begin flashing. This delay is intended to allow you time

to distance yourself from your vehicle in the event of a carjacking.

Forty-five seconds later

, the siren begins chirping and the park-

ing lights begin flashing. This time could be used to notify au-

thorities that your vehicle has been hijacked, and tell them what

the VRS will do next.

Fifteen seconds

after the siren chirps begin, the siren’s output will

change to a continuous blast.

From this point forward, when the ignition is turned off, the VRS

will immediately turn on the starter interrupt. This will prevent

the vehicle from being restarted, thus immobilizing it at that spot.

Three minutes

after the constant siren output begins, the flashing

parking lights and the siren will stop. The starter interrupt will

➜

note: If the VRS system is armed while operating the vehicle and not disarmed prior to leaving the vehicle, it is still armed and will trigger the next time the vehicle is driven.

remain active until the system is disarmed. If the door is opened

or the ignition is turned off and on in an attempt to restart the

car, the siren and light flashing will begin again.

disarming the VRS

Familiarize yourself with the VRS triggering sequence and

the disarm procedure. It is important to recognize the VRS

trigger sequence and know how to disarm it in case of

accidental activation.

Once the VRS is armed, it does not disarm automatically. You

must disarm it the next time you operate the vehicle. You must

disarm it with one of the following procedures:

If the system has not entered the triggered sequence (siren has

not started chirping):

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Press the disarm button on the

transmitter for one second. The

lights will flash and the siren will

chirp twice.

If the system has entered the triggered sequence (siren has begun

chirping), pressing the disarm button of the transmitter will not

disarm VRS. To disarm the VRS during a VRS trigger sequence:

➜

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Press the Valet switch the pre-

programmed number of times to

disarm the VRS system.

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Control Unit:

The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden under

the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which

monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system's

functions.

Fault-proof Starter Interrupt

: An automatic switch controlled by

the security system which prevents the vehicle’s starter from

cranking whenever the system is armed. The vehicle is never

prevented from cranking when the system is disarmed, in Valet

mode, or should the starter interrupt switch itself fail. Your

system is ready for this feature, however installation may require

additional labor.

Input

: A physical connection to the system. An input can be

provided by a sensor, pinswitch or through an existing system in

the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.

LED

: Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to

indicate the status of your system. It is also used to report trig-

gers and faults in the system or sensors.

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Shock Sensor

: This is a sensor mounted in the vehicle that is

designed to pick up impacts to the vehicle or glass.

Siren

: Noise generating device usually installed in the engine

compartment of the vehicle. It is responsible for generating the

"chirps" you hear, as well as the six tones you hear while the

alarm is triggered.

Transmitter

: Hand-held, remote control which operates the

various functions of your system.

Trigger or Triggered Sequence

: This is what happens when the

alarm "goes off" or "trips". The triggered response of your system

consists of 30 seconds of siren sounding and parking light flashing.

Valet Switch

: A small push-button switch mounted somewhere

inside the vehicle. It is used to override the alarm when a trans-

mitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet mode.

Warning Zone Response:

Lighter impacts to the vehicle will

generate the Warning Zone response. It consists of several

seconds of siren chirps and parking light flashes.

Zone

: A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as

unique. Each input to the system is connected to a particular

zone. Two or more inputs often share the same zone.

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Here we have listed only some of the many expansion options

available. Please contact your dealer for a complete list of all the

options available to you.

Audio Sensor:

Metal on glass, glass cracking, and breaking glass

each produce distinctive acoustic signatures. The 506T audio

sensor uses a microphone to detect and analyze sounds with pro-

prietary acoustic software to determine if the glass has been struck.

Backup Battery:

The 520T keeps the system armed, triggers the

alarm and keeps the starter interrupt active if main battery power

is disconnected.

Car*Com/Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL):

Your system is

compatible with Directed’s Valet Car*Com and AVL systems.

Car*Com offers a one-way pager system that allows many of the

security and convenience features of your Directed security

system to be operated from any touch tone telephone. Directed’s

AVL system shares the same basic Car*Com features, but takes

remote vehicle paging one step further by providing web-enabled

two-way GPS vehicle location services, including “bread crumb”

tracking and geo-fencing capabilities.

Field Disturbance Sensor:

An invisible dome of coverage is estab-

lished by the installing the 508D "radar" sensor. Your security

system can then react to any intrusions into this field with the

triggered sequence.

Headlight and Parking Light Automation:

The NiteVision system

will automatically turn on your parking and headlights when it

gets dark. In addition, NiteVision will turn your headlights on

whenever the windshield wipers are used. A transmitter function

can also be used to turn on your parking and headlights for a

programmed time.

Power Trunk Release:

The output of the system can oper-

ate a factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. (An

optional relay may be required.) If the factory release is not

power activated, the Directed

's 522T trunk release solenoid can

often be added.

Power Window Control:

Automatic power window control is pro-

vided with the 529T and 530T systems.

Radar Master Remote:

The 4-button, 16-channel Radar Master

remote allows the security system’s Multi-Level Security Arming

feature to be accessed when the transmitter buttons are config-

ured with separate transmitter buttons for arming and disarming.

Valet Start System:

For the ultimate in convenience, the Valet

start system can start your vehicle, monitor engine functions,

and power your climate control system with a push of a button!

Over-rev protection, open-hood lockout, brake pedal shutoff,

and automatic timer shutoff are all included. (This feature is

only for automatic transmission, fuel-injected gasoline vehicles.)

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To arm using your remote

➤ You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing on your transmitter for

one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the vehicle’s power door locks have been connected to the system, the doors will lock.

To disarm using your remote

➤ To disarm the system, press . You will hear two chirps, and the parking

lights will flash twice. If power locks are connected to the system, the doors will unlock. If the siren chirps either four or five times when disarming, see Diagnostics section. This is called Tamper Alert.

Arming while driving

➤ Press on your transmitter while the vehicle is running. The system will

chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on.

Disarming without a transmitter

➤ Turn on the ignition. Press the Valet switch the programmed number of times

within 15 seconds. The system should now disarm. If it does not, you may have waited too long. Turn the ignition off and on and try again.

To enter or exit Valet Mode

➤ Turn ignition to "run" position, then turn to "off" position. Press and release

the Valet switch within 10 seconds. The status LED will light solid if you are entering Valet Mode, and it will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode.

To activate Panic Mode

➤ Press and hold down for 1.5 seconds.

To exit Panic Mode

➤ Press on the transmitter.

To activate Remote Controlled Chirp Muting

➤ Press briefly before arming or disarming, and the confirmation chirp(s)

will be eliminated for that one operation only.

Location of Valet Switch______________________________________

Number of Valet switch pulses for disarming____________________

Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet.

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Since its inception, Directed®has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed

is ISO 9001 registered.

Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.

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